02325cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500480014426400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850801210040952012740053053400450180465300450184965300210189465300240191585600430193999900170198250712UtSlPG20260610134151.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aDane, Clemence,d1888-196510aWill Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-17  aProduced by Andrew Sly, Paul Marshall, Al Haines and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts" by Clemence Dane is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. This play explores the early life of the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, focusing on his relationships, particularly with his wife, Anne Hathaway, as well as the influences that shaped his creativity. The narrative delves into the emotional conflict between personal desires and obligations, setting the stage for the genius that would later emerge.  The opening of the play introduces a young William Shakespeare, deeply immersed in his writing while his wife, Anne, calls him to supper. Their conversation reveals an underlying tension in their relationship, as Anne yearns for connection while Shakespeare appears lost in his artistic pursuits. Their dynamic captures the struggles of love and ambition, as Anne's emotional vulnerability contrasts with Shakespeare's introspective nature. The arrival of a player from London, Henslowe, signifies a turning point, presenting Shakespeare with opportunities that challenge his loyalty to Anne and their shared life in Stratford. This initial act sets the tone for a tale of ambition, love, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama  aHistorical drama  aDramatists -- Drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50712  c91550d91550